380 likes | 386 Views
Learn about the historic 1921 Transatlantic Tests that shaped modern DXing and contesting. Follow the journey of key figures like Godley and Armstrong in this groundbreaking challenge.
E N D
The 1921 Transatlantic TestsProgenitors of Modern Topband Dxing and Contesting
EVERYDAY ENGINEERING MAGAZINESept 1920 Issue Announces the First Transatlantic Test
The Second Transatlantic Tests December 7-16, 1921
Giver th’ Limit! We Gotta Win this Contest
Paul Godley, 2ZE ARRL’s Operator at Androssen, Scotland
Inspector D.E. Pearson Witnessed all of Godley’s reception in Androssen
Harold H. Beverage Godley unexpectedly met Beverage during his voyage to England
1300 Foot Beverage Antenna Installed by Godley at Androssen
Nine Tube Armstrong Superhetrodyne Receiver Godley’s Receiver and Tuner at Androssen
TheArmstrong Superhet used at Androssen (top view)
Schematic of the Armstrong Superhet and Beverage Antenna used at Androssen Five Stage IF Amplifier AF Beverage Mixer Det Oscillator BFO
1BCG Hamshack after it was moved under the antenna
1BCG Cage Aerial directly above the hamshack
1BCG Kilowatt CW Transmitter Cage Aerial Counter Poise Kilowatt Amplifier FSK Master Oscillator 2500 Volt DC Motor Generator
Godley’s Original Copy The First Transoceanic Message via Amateur Radio
Transmitting Godley’s Reports Marconi’s 250 KW Longwave Radio Station MUU Cefn Du Mountain, Wales
They Knew They had Won! The 1BCG Team in Greenwich CT George Burghard 2SS Minton Cronkite 1BCG Ernest Amy 2VK John Grinan Edwin Armstrong Walker Inman 2BGM
1BCG Commemorative Monument Greenwich, Connecticut
Commemorative Plaque Androssen, Scotland